HB 1619-FN (2008): requiring a report of the number of female inmates incarcerated in a state correctional facility receiving sex offender treatment.

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HB 1619-FN (2008)

requiring a report of the number of female inmates incarcerated in a state correctional facility receiving sex offender treatment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 163

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0621h). The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee's amendment (0621h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 163 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 14, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, if needed
  • April 15, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0621h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 204 if needed)
  • February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0621h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 18-0)
  • February 19, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0621h (New Title)
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0621h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0621h NT: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC15
  • April 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0163

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